rest on/upon

phrasal verb

rested on/upon; resting on/upon; rests on/upon
1
: to depend or rely on (someone or something)
All our hopes rested on one man.
2
: to stop moving and look at (someone or something)
His eyes/gaze rested on the letter.
3
: to be based on (something)
His theory rested upon two important pieces of evidence.

Examples of rest on/upon in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Jaworski said plans to revitalize downtown can’t solely rest on traditional office space even if companies are amping up pressure for workers to return. Shruti Date Singh, Fortune, 4 Mar. 2024 The foreign objects that rest upon my shoulders and head weighed me down and unbalanced my weighty body. Brendan Le, Peoplemag, 4 Mar. 2024 Never content to rest on his meaty laurels, Othman is adamant that Pincho will always compete with a brand new item. Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2024 For Miller, the key was to not rest on their laurels. Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Feb. 2024 Moments showcasing those relationships were imperative to making a biopic that didn’t completely rest on the laurels of Marley’s staggering cultural cachet. Kyle Denis, Billboard, 17 Feb. 2024 And their fortunes will continue to rest on Watkins’ ability to adapt to, and grow through, the attention that comes her way. Luca Evans, Orange County Register, 15 Feb. 2024 There are 13 games left and much can still happen, but Bayern's title hopes now rest on Leverkusen slipping up. James Ellingworth, USA TODAY, 13 Feb. 2024 The team also wanted to graft fresh aspects to the story rather than rest on their laurels. Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 26 Feb. 2024

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“Rest on/upon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rest%20on%2Fupon. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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